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Operations Careers: Key Skills for Future Professionals<\/a>The Digital Business Institute brings together business professionals, thought leaders, and researchers for engaging, topical, and thought-provoking events that showcase leading-edge digital business research.<\/p>\n

Did you miss one of our recent events? <\/strong>
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Events<\/h3>\n

Online Research Seminar on Digital Businesses<\/h4>\n

Hosted by the Digital Business Institute at the Questrom School of Business, this virtual seminar series is focused on various challenges relevant to digital businesses, particularly platforms and data-enabled businesses. We hope to attract a wide variety of methodologies (theoretical and empirical) from many fields: information systems, strategy, law, marketing, economics, etc. PhD students are welcome and all scholars are welcome to present early-stage work. The Online Research Seminar on Digital Businesses meets on the third Monday of every month at 8pm EST (5pm PST).<\/p>\nFind out more!<\/a>\n

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DBI Student\/Faculty Conversation Series<\/h4>\n

This series is designed to help undergraduates connect directly with Questrom professors, learn about their work, and discover meaningful ways to get involved in academic research. This series is perfect for students curious about research, exploring new academic interests, or learning how to collaborate with faculty on academic research projects. The series is moderated by Pramay Jain, QST \u201928.<\/p>\nFind out more!<\/a>\n

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Watch Videos of Past Events<\/h3>\n
Fireside Chat with Anita Carson: DBI Students\/Faculty Conversation Series<\/h5>

\nProfessor Anita Carson<\/strong><\/a>, the Larz Anderson Professor of Management and Operations & Technology Management. Her research explores how organizations can improve operational performance by learning from the challenges employees encounter on the front lines\u2014especially in complex settings like healthcare. She has received numerous honors, including the Best Dissertation Award from AcademyHealth, a Sloan Industry Studies Fellowship, and a Best Paper Award from the California Management Review.<\/p>\n

Date: Wednesday, November 19
\nTime: 5:00-6:00 PM
\nLocation: Questrom 322 (HAR 322)
\nWatch video clips from the event:
\nAI Revolution: Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Explained<\/a>
\nTools for Easing Physician Burnout<\/a>
\nCourse Changes NEW Updates & Project Insights<\/a><\/p>\n

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Fireside Chat with Marshall Van Alstyne: DBI Students\/Faculty Conversation Series<\/h5>

\nFireside Chat with Professor Marshall Van Alstyne<\/a>
\nDate: Tuesday, October 28
\nTime: 5:00-6:00 PM
\nLocation: Questrom 410 (HAR 410)<\/p>\n

Watch clips from the interview:<\/strong>
\nAI’s Role in Platform Revolution<\/a>
\nCurbing Information Without Censorship<\/a><\/p>\n

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Platform Strategy Research Symposium 2025<\/h5>
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Join us for the premiere conference on Platform Research!<\/p>\n

Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n

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Data Blitz Faculty Research Showcase II<\/h5>
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Data Blitz Faculty Research Showcase II<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Thursday, April 24, 2025
\n12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
\nHybrid event: In person in the Questrom Event Center, and virtual on zoom.<\/strong>
\nA dynamic, fast paced “blitz” of faculty presentations of research with impact. <\/p>\n